Ben Talley facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | July 14, 1972 Griffin, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Griffin (GA) | ||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1995 / Round: 4 / Pick: 133 | ||||
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Benjamin Jermaine Talley is a former American football player. He was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Ben Talley played for the New York Giants and the Atlanta Falcons. The Giants picked him in the 1995 NFL draft. He also played college football at the University of Tennessee.
Ben Talley's Early Life
Benjamin Jermaine Talley was born on July 14, 1972. His hometown is Griffin, Georgia. He went to Griffin High School in Griffin.
College Football Career
Ben Talley played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was part of the team from 1991 to 1994. In his senior year, 1994, he started all twelve games. This was the third year he started every game. He was also named to the All-Southeastern Conference second-team. That year, he made 72 tackles and 5.5 sacks.
Playing in the NFL
The New York Giants chose Ben Talley in the 1995 NFL draft. He was the 133rd player picked overall. He played for the Giants from 1995 to 1996. During the 1995 season, he played in four games. Later, in 1998, he played in eight games for the Atlanta Falcons.
